Industrial Automation Maintenance Technologist

About the Role

As an Industrial Automation Maintenance Technologist, you will be the on-the-floor expert keeping our plant running at peak performance. You will execute both on-demand repairs and rigorous preventive maintenance across mechanical, electrical, and controls systems. You will also drive continuous improvement, help shape department priorities, and coach teammates on proper equipment care.

A Day in the Life

• Begin with a safety walkthrough and verify adherence to Personal Safety, Food Safety, Quality, and Environmental policies.
• Review overnight downtime logs; perform electrical testing and targeted troubleshooting to reduce recurring issues.
• Tune automation and controls to optimize safety, quality, and efficiency; update or implement enhancements using state-of-the-art electronics and controls.
• Own and update SOPs for the role; standardize best practices to drive reliable, repeatable outcomes.
• Collaborate with operations to prioritize maintenance activities and schedule PMs for mechanical, electrical, and controls infrastructure.
• Coach peers on safe work practices and equipment care; step in to prevent unsafe behaviors and promptly report safety concerns, accidents, and near misses.
• Keep the workspace organized and free of debris, and participate in safety inspections and accident investigations.

What You Will Improve

• Uptime and reliability through root-cause analysis and PLC/VFD diagnostics.
• Quality outcomes by continuously refining processes to deliver defect-free products that meet customer demand.
• Performance against departmental KPIs and the Culture survey by engaging in world-class customer service and maintaining facility standards.
• Team culture by modeling the Sazerac Ideal Team Member Profile and building strong relationships across departments and with external partners.

Professional Growth

• Create a personal development plan with your manager and improve at least one skill each year.
• Identify your career goals, communicate them to your supervisor, and develop the skills to reach your desired path within the organization.

Standards and Compliance

• Perform your work in alignment with company procedures, electrical engineering practices and principles, and applicable regulations, including environmental compliance.
• Work to established standards to deliver the highest and most consistent levels of excellent customer service.

Must-Have Qualifications

• Apprenticeship program, technical school, or Associate degree.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience.
• Detail oriented with strong analytical and technical capabilities.
• Strong computer skills and high comfort with technology and systems.
• Ability to communicate with all levels of the organization and manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and ladder logic.
• Ability to operate industrial equipment as required and lift/move up to 50 pounds without assistance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the alcohol beverage industry or in CPG manufacturing.
• 3 years of hands-on electrical work including Allen Bradley PLC programming and hardware, plus equipment troubleshooting.

Core Proficiencies

• PLC troubleshooting skills and mechanical troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with 120/208/240/480 voltage systems.
• Electrical installation and electrical troubleshooting.
• Industrial electrical experience.

Machines and Technologies

• Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)
• Programmable Logic Controllers (Allen Bradley)
• Conveyor systems
• Servo motors

Physical Requirements

• Ability to operate industrial equipment as required.
• Ability to pick up and/or move objects up to 50 pounds without assistance.
• Ability to work overtime if necessary.
• Ability to work 12 hour shift.
• Ability to move about to accomplish tasks or move from one worksite to another.
• In-person job attendance.
• Strong communication skills; ability to read and write.
• Ability to work near moving mechanical parts and with the risk of electrical shock.
• Ability to pay attention to detail.
• Noise level at work station is loud (metal can manufacturing, large earth moving equipment).